Ginuwine headlines SU homecoming concert

Thousands of Southern University students flooded the F.G. Clark Activity Center for a night of entertainment at the Homecoming Concert 2001.
This year’s concert featured the artistic works of Lil Flip, Lil Mo, and Ginuwine.
Terral Jackson Jr. emceed the evening and got the crowd hyped up before performances. The crowd was also pumped up by the stylistic skills of Kool DJ Supa Mike on the ones and twos.
Lil Flip, the self proclaimed “Freestyle King” kicked off the show with his hit “I Can Do That”. Between sets, Lil Flip and his 13-member entourage sprayed water on the crowd and passed out CDs and T-shirts.
Draped in their “I Love Texas” gear and waving the official Texas state flag, natives of Texas embraced their hometown celebrity.
“Many people from Louisiana where hating on Lil Flip’s style but they just do not know he puts it down for Texas,” said Kandice Pimpton, a Sophomore, a marketing major from Houston.
Lil Mo kept the show rolling with such hits as “Gangsta” and “Superwoman.”
She dedicated Ja Rule’s “I Cry” to the victims of the September 11th terrorist tragedy.
“The attacks on New York City has really affected me because that is my hometown,” Lil Mo said. “I just wanted to pay my respects to all those who lost their lives and the rescue workers who are trying to save others.”
Lil Mo also invited Quinn Franklin, a freshman from Zachary, LA to help her sing a verse of “Ta Da”.
Thousands of screaming girls welcomed Ginuwine, the most anticipated act to the stage.
His dancers opened up the set performing the latest popping, body rolling, and sex-appealing dance moves.
As Ginuwine searched for his “#1 Fan” audience members sang along with him in songs such as “Pony” and “Differences”. Ginuwine also asked the guys to make a pledge to all the ladies and to treat them with respect.
“The crowd was great. The vibe from the crowd was amazing,” said Ginuwine.
Brandon Gatlin, Student Government Association Activities Coordinator, planned the concert.
“The actual line up for the show changed everyday up until one week prior to homecoming,” said Gaitlin.
Many students complained about not having such artist such as Jay-Z. According to Gaitlin, the homecoming concert cost approximately $73,000; five dollars comes out of each student’s tuition.
“I think the overall show was a great success but I think the students need to look deeper into the reasons why many of the big-named artist that are not available for the concert,” added Gaitlin.